Lagos Aims to Boost Economy Through Water Tourism 

The Lagos State Government has announced it will soon develop its waterfronts for water tourism to stimulate the local economy. This will bring in so much employment and attract domestic and international tourists.

The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made this known at the ‘Fuji Fusion Lori Omi’ event, which was held at MV Adimu Orisha barge by Lagos Ferry Services.

She said in a Monday statement, “The state government is committed to enhancing water tourism in Lagos to boost the local economy, create employment opportunities, and attract both domestic and international tourists.

“Hosting an event of this magnitude with the assemblage of top Nigerian fuji artists like (Wasiu Alabi) Pasuma and (Alao Adekunle) Malaika on the waterways aligns with the Lagos State Government’s vision of promoting the state as a prime tourist destination in Nigeria.”

The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Ladi Balogun, said the presence of popular Fuji stars underscored Lagos as an entertainment and tourism powerhouse.

He noted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had created an enabling environment where stakeholders could tap into a number of opportunities prevailing in the blue economy of the state. 

“LAGFERRY is utilising a tripod approach of transportation, tourism, and entertainment to maximise the benefits of our waterways,” Balogun said.

He added that the agency would now focus on improving the experiences of passengers in terms of ensuring their safety, comfort, and efficiency on its boats so tourists could enjoy views of several Lagos iconic landmarks like the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Eko Atlantic City, and the Tarkwa Bay in a unique, pleasurable way while decongesting the roads of the city.

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Also, the General Manager of Lagos State Waterways Authority assured Lagosians of its safety on waterways.

He added that the LASWA had, in this regard, made efforts towards ensuring its safety through sensitisation programmes, collaborations, and making available the safety infrastructure.